but i want to say that i have a lot of confidence generally in the fbi. they've got a difficult job. and so i'm going to wait and see to see if there's any other -- [ inaudible question ] >> i mean, chuck, what i'll say is, it is also possible that had we been told, then you'd be sitting here asking a question about why were you interfering in a criminal investigation. so i think it's best right now for us to just see how this whole process unfolded. with respect to the tax rates, i just want to emphasize, i am open to new ideas if the republican counterparts or some democrats have a great idea for us to raise revenue, maintain progressivity, make sure the middle class isn't getting hit, reduces our deficit, encourages growth, i'm not just going to slam the door in their face. i want to hear ideas from everybody. well, look. i believe this is solvable. i think that fair minded people can come to an agreement that does not cause the economy to go back into recession, that protects middle class families, that focuses on jobs and growth, and reduces our defi